CNN has announced that Mark Thompson, the new chief, will not be making any changes to the New Year’s Eve lineup. This means we can all breathe a sigh of relief because the dynamic duo of Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen will be returning as hosts for the annual New Year’s Eve show. Get ready for some shenanigans and laughs as these two take over our screens once again from the iconic Times Square in New York.
But wait, there’s more! This year, Sara Sidner and Cari Champion will be joining the party as co-hosts, taking over at 12:30 a.m. for the central time zone celebrations. They’ll be coming to you live from Auditorium Shores in Austin, Texas. It’s going to be a star-studded night with musical performances from Enrique Iglesias, Maroon 5, Jonas Brothers, Flo Rida, Miranda Lambert, Darius Rucker, and Rod Stewart. And if that’s not enough to get you excited, magician David Blaine will be performing some mind-boggling tricks to keep us entertained.
But wait, there’s even more! CNN has an all-star lineup of reporters covering the festivities from various locations. Richard Quest will be in the midst of all the action in Times Square, Stephanie Elam will be reporting from Atlantis, Paradise Island in the Bahamas, Randi Kaye from Key West, Florida, Gary Tuchman and his daughter Lindsay from Las Cruces, New Mexico, and Boris Sanchez from Miami, Florida. It’s like a CNN party all around the country!
And just when you thought it couldn’t get any better, Neil Patrick Harris, Bowen Yang, and Jeremy Renner will make appearances as interview guests. It’s going to be a night to remember, filled with music, magic, and celebrity sightings.
For those of you looking to catch the show online, CNN’s New Year’s Eve extravaganza will also be streaming on Max. So no matter where you are, you can join in on the fun and ring in the new year with Anderson, Andy, and the rest of the crew.
Now, the only question left is, will Cooper and Cohen be able to indulge in their traditional New Year’s Eve libations? We’ll just have to tune in to find out. It’s bound to be a wild and unforgettable night with this crew at the helm. Get ready for some laughs, some surprises, and a whole lot of fun. Cheers to another New Year’s Eve with CNN!
